Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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